LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games · 22 hours ago
Venue General Manager, International Broadcast Center (IBC)
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$126K/yr - $180K/yr
8+ years expLA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games is the organizing committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, aiming to create an unparalleled experience for all involved. The Venue General Manager will lead the operational planning and delivery for the International Broadcast Center, managing stakeholder relationships and ensuring venue readiness during the Games.
Sports
Responsibilities
Collaborate cross-functionally, lead the development, optimization, and delivery of venue-based Event Operations plans for the International Broadcast Center
Manage the relationship with Olympic Broadcast Services (OBS) who is the key stakeholder inside the IBC
Lead the venue team to achieve objectives, venue readiness, and deliverables to stakeholders, OBS, and venue owner / operator
Build strong, productive, and respectful relationships with the venue partner and related stakeholders and serve as the day-to-day venue leadership contact
Work cross-functionally to ensure an efficient and effective engagement process with venue partners including managing meeting cadence, stakeholder site visits, venue planning, and operational readiness
Work closely with the venue infrastructure and other technical teams to track deliverables
Manage venue operating budgets clearly identifying risks, developing risk mitigation strategies, and leveraging opportunities for creating efficiencies and savings
Hire, train, motivate, and lead a diverse, high-performing venue team capable of developing and executing venue operations plans efficiently and effectively
Coordinate with venue owners and local authorities to manage the Venue Use Agreement (VUA), ensuring compliance with contractual terms and operational requirements
Prepare and deliver written and oral reports on venue agreement and operating planning status to senior leaders and other stakeholders as required including tracking, reporting and solving issues at all phases of the project (planning and operational)
Manage venue operations collaborating with all stakeholders including athletes, workforce, partners, and media focusing on a comprehensive, inclusive, fully accessible venue
Establish working relationships and coordinate activities with local authorities and security representatives
Develop and lead Functional Areas to create the venue concept of operations, venue operating plans (games time and pre-games), the establishment of venue policies and procedures and other operational planning tools in full cooperation with OBS
Support the development of lifetime business plans including defining scope, resourcing plans, work-planning, budget development and stakeholder management
Establish a dynamic communications protocol with OBS, that varies throughout the phases of the project, including crisis management and issue reporting/escalation
Ensure inclusive principles are integrated into all aspects of venue operations planning and execution, fostering an inclusive environment for both internal teams and external partners
Champion and embed the LA28 values and behaviors into all facets of engagement, planning and delivery
Qualification
Required
Minimum 8+ years of experience working in relevant roles in the sports and/or event management industry, preferably with Broadcast and Media, working on major Games delivery, or major event properties
Proven track record of leading the planning and delivery of large-scale, complex event operations across multiple project phases including planning, readiness, and operation
Experience building and leading diverse, high-performing teams
Experience working within a complex, cross-functional organization
Experience creating, developing, and refining business process and structure
Fluent working with Office suite products including Microsoft Excel and Power-Point
Bachelor's degree required or equivalent work experience
Extremely detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
High EQ and strong interpersonal skills with a proven track record as a relationship builder
A high energy level, entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to manage through a period of growth and change
Demonstrated commitment to co-creation and collaborative decision-making
Strong communication skills both written and oral
Ability to identify issues, analyze problems, and think creatively and innovatively to develop solutions-based approaches
Negotiation skills and diplomacy in balancing competing interests
Skill working with executives and building cross-functional partnerships and influencing stakeholders across multiple functional areas
Strategic thinker and tactical operator – Ability to translate strategic plans into effective and efficient operational delivery as well as ability to prioritize
Leadership – Ability to build, lead and motivate a diverse team
Innovative Approach – Ability to identify opportunities, develop new ideas, and execute on creative concepts while managing to a budget and fixed timelines
Self-starter – Takes initiative to identify challenges, gathering inputs from key stakeholders, makes quick decisions, and resolves challenges proactively
Demonstrate a collaborative and flexible approach, adept at navigating the transitional nature of the organization's growth and swiftly adapting to changing priorities and requirements with a can-do attitude
Autonomous agility – Work effectively and independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Influencing skills – Ability to communicate information, drive understanding, alignment and buy-in across stakeholders and the organization
Team player – Contribute to a collaborative diverse team environment and work closely with cross-functional teams to achieve objectives
Problem solver – ability to identify issues and develop effective solutions that meet stakeholder needs
Excitement for the role and opportunity to help shape the future of Los Angeles and the Olympic and Paralympic Movement
Preferred
Past Games experience is a plus
Company
LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games
The Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2028.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kathy Carter
Chief Executive Officer
Karen Sturges
CFO
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